Lakeland
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Local offices in Lakeland
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Local office · City office
City of Lakeland City Hall
10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, TN 38002
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help with city services, concerns, or questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakelandtn.gov
Utilities · City office
Lakeland Sewer and Utility Help
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- Sewer service and emergenciesCall the city about sewer service or a sewer emergency.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakelandtn.gov
Older adults · City office
Lakeland Senior Center
4527 Canada Road, Lakeland, TN 38002
Help here
- Senior activities and programsAdults age 55 and older can join social, recreation, and learning programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakelandtn.gov
State office · State office
Millington Driver Services Center
5019 W Union Road, Millington, TN 38053
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsVisit this state center for driver license and state ID services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
City of Lakeland, Tennessee website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Shelby County
Lakeland is in Shelby County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Shelby County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency
1075 Mullins Station Rd., Building C, Memphis, TN 38134
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and storm shelter registryGet information about preparing for emergencies and register a home storm shelter.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Public health · County office
Shelby County Health Department
814 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and find clinic services for Shelby County residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbytnhealth.com
Public health · County office
Shelby County Health Department WIC
814 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbytnhealth.com
Human services · County office
Shelby County Division of Community Services
1060 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Help here
- Resident service connectionsGet help finding county and community services for food, housing, health care, and jobs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Housing authority · County office
Shelby County Department of Housing
1075 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134
Help here
- Home repair and lead programsFind county home repair and lead safety programs for eligible residents.
- Down payment assistanceLearn about county loan help for eligible home buyers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelby.repair
Mental health and recovery · County office
Shelby County Behavioral Health Services
201 Poplar Avenue, Suite 1-11B, Memphis, TN 38103
Help here
- Behavioral health support connected to the justice systemPeople involved in the justice system can get support and referrals for mental health and substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountytn.gov
Tennessee programs by kind of help
These are run by Tennessee and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- LINC 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988